Insight Vacations Reviews
The 608 Insight Vacations reviews listed below are from past clients of Global Journeys that have travelled with Insight Vacations. Each review has been individually verified by our team.
The 608 Insight Vacations reviews listed below are from past clients of Global Journeys that have travelled with Insight Vacations. Each review has been individually verified by our team.
Would we do another Insight Tour? Of course we would 8
Country Roads of Scotland
Mike & Rita dawson, Australia, Sep 2012
Overall the Tour was very good. We had a mixed group for five different countries. Whilst the weather wasn't perfect, we managed to see all of what was promised. Our Tour Director was exceptional, great sense of humour, excellent knowledge of history and the development of Scotland. Would we do another Insight Tour? Of course we would.
Completely hassle free due to Insight's organisation 2
Treasures of the Balkans
Rossana Krug, Australia, Sep 2012
A great tour visiting interesting countries. It was very enjoyable and relaxing as it was completely hassle free due to Insights organisation. My husband and have done many international tours and are still looking forward to do lots of them as the tours are good value for money.
Very impressed with attention to detail 2
Highlights of Eastern Europe
Maxine Laurie, Australia, Aug 2012
I was very impressed with the attention to detail and the amount of places we were able to visit. Also in regard to the detail that Heinz our guide provided us with as we drove between cities. He was a wonderful guide, helpful and very professional at all times. I really couldn't fault the tour but would have like an extra day of activity in Vienna read more at the end (with the tour finishing on the Saturday morning instead of Friday. We could have perhaps gone to Belvidere and to one of the wineries just out of town for our final dinner. I also found my way to Schindler's Factory in Krackov and that was fascinating. That would make a good addition to the tour.
Completely happy with all aspects of the tour 2
Northern Capitals
Bronwyn & Henry Link, Australia, Aug 2012
We were completely happy with all aspects of the tour. We have travelled with other companies but found Insight to be better organised, better hotels, great guide and driver, great local guides better all round. They also had some little touches which were appreciated. The included meals were fabulous and in wonderful venues. We highly recommend Insight read more and Global Journeys. Our dealings with Yvonne were all we could expect with prompt answers to my calls and enquiries and also in her absence.
This tour gave us a fantastic snapshot of Switzerland 2
Country Roads of Switzerland
Wayne & Nancy Smith, Australia, Jul 2012
Our first ever land tour. We have been on many cruises, but unfortunately could not see Switzerland on a ship. This tour gave us a fantastic snapshot of Switzerland and we could not have seen so many cities and places of interest in any other way with the time we had. It was extremely well organised, perhaps a little fast paced for us, not as much time read more to relax, but in saying that, without committing more time and more $$ we expected it to be like it was. Our guide was very disciplined and extremely knowledgeable, and we met many nice people on the tour, a number of whom we are still in contact.
Our first overseas trip and we highly recommend it 3
European Grandeur
Lynn & Mick O'Brien, Australia, Jul 2012
Well organised. Brilliant tour director Brad Allemand, able to modify the programme in tricky situations to meet people's needs. Coach was roomy and comfortable and drivers excellent. The hotels were top quality with excellent breakfasts. We saw so many countries in such a short time that it gave us ideas for our next trip and we already know which read more countries we'd like to revisit. Our group of people bonded so well- lots of Kiwis and Aussies that this made the trip enjoyable. Yes there were very early mornings to travel or do a guided tour, but Brad knew how to miss the crowds and other tour buses wanting to visit the same place. The organisers planned the programme strategically. Having lots of 1 night stops on first half of trip when you are fresh and then 2 night stops for the second half when people were starting to fell tired. Overall for our first ever overseas trip we would highly recommend this tour. (Ed: Review based on slightly different itinerary. Trip name and itinerary updated this season)
Covered everything i wanted to see and more 1
Best of Spain & Portugal
Ashne Davey, Australia, Jul 2012
A very good tour. Covered everything i wanted to see and more. The bus was very comfortable with plenty of leg room. Not too many people, so everything moved smoothly. Tony our tour guide had a great knowledge of every area, and our local guides were excellent. The only thing that could have been improved is the hotel in Madrid and the hotel in Valencia. read more Hardly any air conditioning in Husa Reina and it was very hot but it's position was excellent. I did 8 optional excursions that were all very worthwhile.
Tour director made our experience that much better! 2
Best of Spain & Portugal
Kerry, Peter, Terry & Kerri Frost, Australia, Jul 2012
We had a wonderful time on our holiday. The tour was excellent and the tour director, Toni, was very very good at his job and made our Spain and Portugal experience that much better! Peter and I have travelled with Insight before and were not disappointed. We only had 20 on the tour which made it even better. It turns out one of our travelling companions read more Ashne booked her tour through you too. We fully intend to book our next holiday with Global Journeys and would recommend you to our other friends. Thank you again for making it all go so smoothly.
The trip was really good and made especially so by he fact that our group was decidedly younger than usual. Some of the hotels were better than others which was to be expected. It was 45 degrees along the southern Mediterranean section of the trip and several hotels offered poor levels of air conditioning in these conditions which was difficult. Also, read more the Insight 'trip advice' information sheet suggests that we don't drink tap water in Turkey. All the hotels offered water only at meal times, and in such heat, at meal times only was not sufficient. Otherwise, I thought the trip was marvellous. (Ed: Review based on slightly different itinerary. Trip name and itinerary updated this season)
Fantastic tour. Very professionally organized. The driver and tour director were excellent.
Paul Fisher was our tour guide and was absolutely excellent. If I did another Insight tour I would definitely want him as the Tour Guide. The only negative part of tour was our stay at the Thistle Marble Arch. It was the most expensive hotel we stayed in during our nine week trip through Europe and probably the one we enjoyed the least. We moved up read more from the Lancaster Gate hotel to the Thistle on your recommendation and on hindsight we should have stayed at the Lancaster and caught a taxi up on the morning. You need to give serious thought to recommending the Thistle. I would be grateful if you could pass this on to Insight. (Ed. Thanks for your feedback, we will talk to Insight and take onboard your comments regarding the Thistle)
Well paced with ample time to do our own thing 6
Best of Ireland & Scotland
Chris & Bruce Muddle, Australia, May 2012
Excellent service up front from Consultant Yvonne at Global Journeys. Tour was extremely well paced with ample time for us to do our own thing on several occasions. Modern coach with excellent driver (Jim) and Tour Director Cherryl was the best we have ever had, giving excellent overall commentary without getting bogged down in the detail. Two downsides read more were: Newtonmore in Scotland is not an ideal location for a two day stopover when there are more ideal stopovers close by. Unable to do the whisky tour as it was a Sunday and the sales office was the only partly open. Insight should make a refund to cover this oversight of their tour.
The Insight American Parks Trail was a wonderful experience. The Tour Guide and driver were a great team who cared for every need. Accommocation was excellent and the sights taken in gave a wonderful overview of the Parks. The whole experience, from booking with Frances to the end of the tour was handled with extreme professionalism and was quite painless for us.
At this time of year the weather was perfect 6
American Parks Trail
Liz & Alan Pace, Australia, May 2012
The Insight American Parks Trail was one of the best tours we have experienced. At this time of year the weather was perfect and the scenery of the National and State Parks was superb. We were lucky enough to experience a surprise snowfall at the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone, which enhanced the amazing colours of the mountains. It was fascinating to read more see the rapid change from mountain to prairie, from wilderness to fertile valleys in the space of one day. We even had a lunch at a genuine diner where the owner shut down his business to accommodate the whole busload of diners. The pace of the tour was just right, plenty to see and do. Our tour director made the history of each area come alive and we were able to ask questions of our very competent driver who happened to be a Native American lady. A great experience.
Had an absolutely fabulous time. Yvonne did an excellent job of booking the tour for us and answered all our questions. Thanks!
We found the tour chosen was exceptional. The Tour Director and Driver could not do enough to ensure that our tour was enjoyable. When anyone was ill, they both did more than the call of duty. The Coach was clean, passengers had ample leg space as this coach was a 40 seater allowing for more room. The coach was cleaned daily and the driver took a pride read more in his coach. The group was excellent. Would recommend this tour company to anyone anticipating this tour.
Just wonderful! It was fantastic to travel with such an experienced driver and delightful tour guide. All activities and accommodations etc were very, very good.
We had a wonderful tour and loved the whole experience. The guide was great as was the accommodation and we thoroughly enjoyed the places we visited. Thanks for everything.
The whole experience was like a dream 3
European Grandeur
Jyothi & Vasu Sarpeshkar, Australia, Apr 2012
It was a great experience booking our tour with Global Journeys - Yvonne was great giving us all the required tour information. Touring with Insight was a wonderful experience! Everything was arranged seamlessly - the wake up calls - baggage collection - breakfasts (yumm.. yummy!) - bus journey - comfort stops - local guides - great locations - super read more dinners - well thought off locations and various modes of transports and above all very imaginative tour director Mr Lampard and incredible bus driver Maritzio. The whole experience was like a dream and each day was like a silken thread - smooth and effortless. We have already started saving money for our next Insight Vacation.
